Our Academic Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Graduate Certificate is designed to help IEN meet the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requirements for safe practice and language fluency so they can practice as registered nurses (RN) in Ontario. This certificate will also help IEN meet the CNO requirements for safe practice, language fluency, and education and competency gaps so they can practice as registered practical nurses (RPN) in Ontario. For important information on becoming a nurse in Ontario, visit the Become a Nurse web page on the CNO website.

Note(s)

George Brown College reserves the right to alter certificate requirements due to legislative changes and/or changes in the requirements of clinical placement providers or the CNO. Applicants who are accepted into this certificate may be eligible for available bursaries. For details, contact the Continuing Education Nursing department at 416-415-5000, ext. 2872, at gbradley@georgebrown.ca or by visiting their office (Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside Dr. (WF), Room 229).

Intake(s)

September, January and May

Admission Requirement(s)

You must secure formal admission (see Application Process below) before you can register for courses. Admission will only be considered if you meet the following requirements:

You must be an IEN.

You must have a letter of assessment or letter of direction from the CNO.

You must have a resumé/curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your previous nursing education and practice.

You must be eligible to study in Canada and be able to present proof of that eligibility (a copy of your landed immigrant/permanent resident/protected person status or a valid Canadian study permit).

Completion Details

This graduate certificate is offered in a flexible format: courses may be offered during the day, on weekends or during the evening and may be available through in-class, online or hybrid deliveries.

Your letter of acceptance will include a personal academic plan that has been developed for you (which will contain the list of courses you will be required to complete). The timeline for completing your courses is individualized based on your specific needs.

Once you have completed the certificate requirements, you will be eligible to request two certificates: our Academic Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Graduate Certificate and our Interprofessional Collaborative Care Certificate.